Getting Hungary: The quest for a simpler life

by Jennifer Self

This is a light-hearted and colourful memoir of how a couple of homesteading amateurs and their dog escaped the rat-race and set themselves up in a little peasant cottage in Hungary. They wanted to do what a lot of people dream about - to walk away from a life that really wasn't pushing the right buttons and start again with a focus on keeping things simple.The book covers the adventures of moving and getting set up in a foreign land, developing the house and garden into a working homestead and the trials and tribulations that accompany that. There are amusing and kindhearted characters who assist them on their journey, an accidental transition into veganism and seasonal recipes at the end of each chapter.After several years of varied experiences, it's clear they've ended up happier, healthier and more satisfied than ever, with far less than they had before.Anyone who loves reading about adventures in other countries, alternative lifestyles and has an appreciation of themes such as food, animals, permaculture and the outdoors will love this book!

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2020

Reviews

[Chris Wares · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping to get an insight into living life in rural Hungary and perhaps some sense of the local culture and history of a small Hungarian town.

But this book was not really about Hungary. It could have been anywhere in rural Europe. This book was really more like a modern day version of The Good Life - people giving up the rat race and trying to be self sufficient. Interesting in its own way but to be honest I would have liked to have got to know Hungary better